ASA Victoria Accordion Video Competition 2026

As part of the 2026 Accordion Festival, the Accordion Society of Australia (Victoria) invites accordionists from across Australia and New Zealand to participate in the ASA Victoria Accordion Video Competition.

Whether you're taking your first steps on the accordion or have decades of performance experience, this competition is an opportunity to share your music, showcase your creativity, and celebrate your passion for the instrument with a wider audience.

Open to accordionists aged 16 years and over, the competition welcomes solo performers and groups, with categories designed to ensure fair and meaningful competition across all skill levels.

Participating is a chance to challenge yourself, gain recognition for your achievements, connect with the accordion community, and become part of the 2026 Accordion Festival celebrations.

Important dates

Saturday 27 June 2026 – competition opens

Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST) – competition closes

Prizes

Winner

Certificate

Music voucher valued at $150

One-year ASA membership

Feature profile across ASA channels

ASA merchandise pack

Festival invitation

The winner may also receive a complimentary invitation to attend the 2026 or future ASA Victoria Accordion Festival event. The invitation covers festival admission only and does not include travel, accommodation, meals, or any other associated expenses.

Eligibility

The competition is open to:

Individuals aged 16 years and over

Musicians of all skill levels

Solo performers and groups

Residents of Australia and New Zealand

Skill categories

Please enter in one category only:

Beginner: Up to 2 years of playing experience
Intermediate: 3-5 years of playing experience
Advanced: 6-10 years of playing experience
Expert: 11+ years of playing experience or professional/semi-professional performers

Years of playing experience should be calculated based on the total time spent learning and performing on the accordion. The organisers reserve the right to reassign entrants to a more appropriate category if required.

Competition requirements

To enter, create a video that:

Is no longer than 3 minutes

Features an accordion prominently

Includes original accordion audio as a key component of the performance

Is posted online on or after 27 June 2026

Complies with all competition requirements and applicable platform guidelines

Please note

One entry per person or group

Entries must be submitted in one skill category only

AI-generated videos will not be accepted

Offensive, inappropriate, or unlawful content will be disqualified

Need inspiration?

Your video can showcase the accordion in any style, genre, or setting. We encourage creativity, originality, and a fresh perspective on the instrument.

Performance ideas

Put your own spin on a favourite cover song

Perform an original composition

Explore modern or cross-genre styles such as pop, jazz, electronic music, folk fusion, or world music

Collaborate with other musicians or instruments

Perform in an unexpected or unique location

Suggested themes

My Accordion Life

Tell a story through music and share your personal journey, culture, community, or connection to the accordion.

Accordion Remix

Reimagine the accordion in a fresh context by blending it with modern, contemporary, or unexpected musical styles.

Around the World

Celebrate global musical traditions by showcasing a style, genre, or cultural influence from anywhere in the world.

How to enter

Step 1: Create your video

Record a video of up to 3 minutes in length that showcases the accordion as a central part of the performance.

Step 2: Upload your video

Upload your video to your own preferred platform, such as:

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Step 3: Submit your entry

Submit your entry by using the ‘Contact us’ form on the ASA website (select ‘VIC’ as the state) and include:

Your name

Skill category

Contact details

Your location (Australia or New Zealand)

Link to your video

Video tips

To help your entry stand out:

Use a vertical video format where possible

Multi-take edits are welcome

Captions, graphics, and text overlays are permitted

Ensure audio quality is clear

Entries should be authentic, original, and clearly showcase the accordion.

Judging

Entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges with relevant musical expertise.

Each entry will be scored against the following criteria:

Musicality and expression: 25%

Creativity and interpretation: 25%

Technical ability: 25%

Overall presentation: 25%

Entries will be judged within their selected skill category to ensure fairness.

Judges will declare any conflicts of interest, and affected entries will be assessed impartially by other members of the panel.

All judging decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.